Manchester Carlisle by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Manchester and Carlisle by car is 122 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

How far is Carlisle from Manchester? The driving distance is 122 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
122 mi , 2 h 6 min
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Route from Manchester to Carlisle on map



Driving directions from Manchester to Carlisle

122 mi 2 h 6 min
1.
Head south on Brown Street
121 ft
2.
Turn left onto Chancery Lane
143 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Concert Lane
271 ft
4.
Turn right onto York Street
356 ft
5.
Continue onto New York Street
591 ft
6.
Turn right onto Portland Street (A5103)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Chepstow Street
526 ft
8.
Continue onto Great Bridgewater Street
827 ft
9.
Turn left onto Albion Street (A5103)
362 ft
10.
Turn right onto Whitworth Street West (B6469)
742 ft
11.
Continue straight to stay on Whitworth Street West (B6469)
141 ft
12.
Turn left onto Bridgewater Viaduct (A56)
469 ft
13.
Continue onto Chester Road (A56)
683 ft
14.
Turn left onto Deansgate Interchange
488 ft
15.
Keep right onto Deansgate Interchange
354 ft
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto A57
1075 ft
17.
Keep left onto Dawson Street (A57)
344 ft
18.
Merge right onto Regent Road (A57)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Regent Road (A57)
0.6 mi
20.
Merge right towards Ring Road (M60)
3.8 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60
744 ft
22.
Keep right towards M60: Ring Road (North)
2.9 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
24.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
25.
Keep left towards M61: Preston
109 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
1060 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A69)
87 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A69)
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Warwick Road (A69)
1.5 mi
30.
Make a sharp right onto Lowther Street (A7)
68 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Manchester to Carlisle with petrol?

Driving from Manchester to Carlisle costs £21.2 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £10.6 per person. With three passengers, it's £7.07 per person, and with four passengers, it's £5.3 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 14.7 liters of fuel. This results in a £21.2 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Manchester to Carlisle.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.35 £ (14.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.9 £ (14.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.68 £ (14.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Manchester to Carlisle

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Manchester to Carlisle covers 117.9 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 53 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Manchester to Carlisle by car?

The cheapest route from Manchester to Carlisle is the second suggested route (118mi, 2h 53min) and costs 20.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Manchester to Carlisle is the first suggested route (122mi, 2h 6min) and costs 21.2 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Manchester to Carlisle?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 122mi (distance from Manchester to Carlisle) and its duration is 2h 6min. The slowest route is 118mi, and its duration is 2h 53min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Manchester to Carlisle by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Manchester to Carlisle. It provides driving directions from Manchester to Carlisle, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Manchester - Carlisle route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Manchester located?

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Carlisle?

Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.